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Help, my husband fertilized our Hollies with 10-10-10. They are yellowing and I am certain instead of the 10-10-10 they need Holly Tone. How soon may I apply Holly Tone? Zone 6b
Plants: 22 | From: Union County, GA | Registered: Mar 2006
| Seeded: 67.140.234.37
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I don't think it necessarily was the 10-10-10 fertilizer that did it -- maybe it was how much he used? The maximum amount to use is no more than 1 Tbsp per foot of height. As to when to apply Holly Tone, keep in mind you'd just be giving the tree more fertilizer (Holly Tone is 4-6-4). Check the package instructions to see if the manufacturer of the 10-10-10 gives recommendations for feeding trees/shrubs and work from there.
Plants: 58 | From: Canada | Registered: Jan 2006
| Seeded: 72.12.159.115
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Ironite is still a fertilizer -- albeit one with very low percentages of N-P-K (1-0-1). Best check with your husband and find out how much fertilizer he applied ... too much love will kill a holly shrub faster than too little.
Plants: 58 | From: Canada | Registered: Jan 2006
| Seeded: 72.12.159.115
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I use Holly Tone, but not on my hostas. I don't think they require acid fertilizer. On my hostas, I use an organic fertilizer called Harmony 5-4-3. My mom has been using it for 4 years, and her hostas are HUGE!
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May the force be with you Plants: 1370 | From: Copper Hill, Virginia | Registered: Apr 2004
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